Thanks for Having me.

Doug5307 · September 29, 2022 10:10AM

This is my first post, so if I do it poorly, please excuse me.

My name is Doug and I live in Southern Indiana. I spent 13 years active duty Navy where I started collecting... sadly during the junk wax Era.
I recently started up again and have been so excited about the hobby. I don't collect or buy to flip, I collect for the fun of it.

When I started I was buying everything (manufacturer wise) under the sun. Now I'm limiting myself to Baseball; Topps and Bowman only. I know it leaves out a bunch of really decent products, but it saves on money needed for food, LOL.

I've been reading posts here for about a month and think I've learned more about cards, card buying and the basics of card "grading" than I've ever known before. So thank you to the card masters out there who freely share that knowledge.

Again, thank you for allowing me to join,

Doug

craig44 · September 29, 2022 10:27AM

welcome aboard!!! Feel free to come visit some of us over at the "dark side" (sports talk) we are always looking for good sports debates!

Doug5307 · September 29, 2022 11:27AM

@craig44 Since I'm still learning my way around, where is this "dark side" you speak of?

Edited to add, I found it thanks again.

hankcaddy · September 29, 2022 12:21PM

Welcome

Doug5307 · September 29, 2022 12:41PM

Thank you HankCaddy, glad to be aboard.

JoeBanzai · September 29, 2022 1:11PM

Hi Doug, welcome!

1951WheatiesPremium · September 29, 2022 1:17PM

Welcome, @Doug5307 !!!

Whenever you’re ready, post some cards!

Have fun !!!

nam812 · September 29, 2022 1:37PM

Welcome to the boards. Your pledge name is Aardvark.

Doug5307 · September 29, 2022 1:50PM

@nam812 I graciously accept the name, may I bring pride and respect to those who gave it to me.

Doug5307 · September 29, 2022 1:52PM

Thank you @1951WheatiesPremium
I'll be sharing a few of my pride and joys sometime soon.

Doug5307 · September 29, 2022 1:53PM

Thank you @JoeBanzai . Glad to be aboard.

DBesse27 · September 29, 2022 2:29PM

Welcome, Doug, and thank you for your service!

WFFL · September 29, 2022 2:36PM

Welcome to the boards, Doug. It is always nice to hear from a fellow Hoosier.

Alfonz24 · September 29, 2022 2:40PM

welcome! did you bring cookies?

Doug5307 · September 29, 2022 5:45PM

@Alfonz24
No cookies. But, because I am now the Aardvark (thanks to @nam812 ) there may be chocolate covered ants and or crickets.

Doug5307 · September 29, 2022 5:47PM

Thanks @WFFL . I'm in southern Indiana, Mt. Vernon. About 15 miles west of Evansville.

Doug5307 · September 29, 2022 5:48PM

Thank you @DBesse27 , glad to be here.

Stone193 · September 29, 2022 6:06PM

Hiya Doug

Welcome buddy!

I'm retired Army been on board here for 18 yrs or so.

I appreciate the candor about the junk wax era and stuff.

I think I tried to corner the market on anything from SLU's to POGs!

What did I learn?

Rule 1: Establish a very narrow "Focus." Rule 2: Establish a strict "Budget." Rule 3: "Never" ever, ever break rule 1 & 2.

Best of luck.

Doug5307 · September 29, 2022 6:37PM

The old Warrant Officer (a really good guy) saw me coming and sold me anything he had.

Yes, narrow focus and a tight wallet. Hard learned lessons. But, with all things (mostly, LOL) with age comes wisdom.

Thanks for saying hi @Stone193

Doug5307 · September 29, 2022 6:41PM

@1951WheatiesPremium said:
Welcome, @Doug5307 !!!

Whenever you’re ready, post some cards!

Have fun !!!

Here are few of my recent buys. Gonna miss Yadi and rumor has it that Arenado will be sticking around for a little while longer. Go Cards

Doug5307 · September 29, 2022 6:46PM

@1951WheatiesPremium said:
Welcome, @Doug5307 !!!

Whenever you’re ready, post some cards!

Have fun !!!

Here's another one. This dude is the Dude!

pab1969 · September 30, 2022 12:58AM

Welcome and thank you for your service.

Doug5307 · September 30, 2022 2:09AM

@pab1969 said:
Welcome and thank you for your service.

Thank you, appreciate it and glad to be aboard.

GeneralJim · September 30, 2022 9:55AM

Welcome Doug !

Doug5307 · September 30, 2022 12:05PM

@GeneralJim said:
Welcome Doug !

Thank you, glad to be here.

Canes8387899101 · September 30, 2022 6:17PM

Welcome Doug! Thank you for your service. Also, since you are a Cards fan you should check out Shane's Cardinal autograph thread. It is on page 2, and it is one of the most impressive autograph collections on these boards.

Doug5307 · September 30, 2022 7:59PM

@Canes8387899101 said:
Welcome Doug! Thank you for your service. Also, since you are a Cards fan you should check out Shane's Cardinal autograph thread. It is on page 2, and it is one of the most impressive autograph collections on these boards.

While I was waiting for approval to join I cruised the different posts and saw that one, wow is all I i can say. That man has put a lot of love and effort into his collection and I admire it to the highest level.

Thank you for the welcome, BTW. Glad to be here.

Thanks for Having me.

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